Rivals is a 1972 American drama film written and directed by Krishna Shah.

The film stars Joan Hackett, Robert Klein, Scott Jacoby, Jeanne Tanzy Williams, Glen Hayes and Phoebe Dorin.

[1][2][3] Peter is a wacky free spirit who runs a New York tour specifically for New Yorkers.

Christine is an uptight art gallery owner, recently widowed, who is stepping back out into the dating world.

He pesters her into going out with him and, since she cannot perceive the difference between obnoxious behavior and charm, she falls in love with him.